Highway Closure, Earthquake Hits Southern Tasmania

Events For the Weekend

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David Rowe
September 26, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

The weekend weather is looking ok for Sunday, with a few showers around on Saturday.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Busy Highway Closure

  • Real Estate Focus

  • Earthquake Hits Southern Tasmania

  • Stadium Hospitality Reveal

  • New Hotel Tower On Sandy Bay Rd

  • Events For The Weekend

Busy Highway Closure

Hobart drivers face major delays from October 1 as the Domain Highway and Queens Walk close for TasWater’s $350 million sewerage pipeline project.

The 10-day closure will allow a new 4.3km pipeline to connect Macquarie Point and Selfs Point, replacing Hobart’s aging Macquarie Point plant.

Traffic will be diverted via the Brooker Highway, with delays of up to 15 minutes expected.

Once complete, the project will improve Derwent River health and unlock waterfront land for redevelopment.

Real Estate Focus

Property Of The Week

Just steps from Bellerive Beach, 1/17 Alexandra Esplanade offers a rare mix of lifestyle and comfort.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home includes two spacious living areas, a sunny fenced yard ideal for kids and pets, and a sundeck with BBQ area perfect for summer entertaining.

With flat off-street parking, low-maintenance grounds, and close access to parks, cafes, schools, and transport, it’s an enviable Eastern Shore opportunity.

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Earthquake Hits Southern Tasmania

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake shook southern Tasmania at 6:38am on Thursday, with tremors felt as far north as Devonport.

The quake’s epicentre was near Lake Pedder, 14km deep in the state’s south-west.

More than 75 residents reported feeling homes and beds rattle, though no damage has been recorded.

Hydro Tasmania engineers inspected Gordon Power Station and Edgar Dam, confirming assets were unaffected.

Experts say the risk of damage from a quake of this size is extremely low.

Stadium Hospitality Reveal

New images of Hobart’s proposed Macquarie Point stadium reveal world-class hospitality spaces designed to rival Australia’s best venues.

Premium ticket holders will enjoy tailored bars, lounges and a versatile function room seating up to 1,500 people, with sweeping views of kunanyi/Mt Wellington and the field.

Operable walls allow three events at once, making the venue ideal for conferences, festivals, and community celebrations.

Leaders say it’s about much more than sport—boosting tourism and events.

New Hotel Tower On Sandy Bay Rd

Council has approved a 51-room hotel atop the historic Masonic lodge on Sandy Bay Road near Davey Street.

The 51-metre tower will rise above the largely preserved lodge and include a rooftop bar. Conditions require heritage safeguards, parking management and operating limits (bar shut by midnight, music indoors).

Proponents say it will help ease Hobart’s accommodation shortfall and take pressure off residential Airbnbs; nearby owners raised concerns about noise and traffic.

Events For The Weekend

Friday 26th

⛰️ El Salvadore Untamed | 7:30PM

Location: The Peacock Theatre, Battery Point
Description: Directed by British wildlife legend Nigel Marven, Indomable is a documentary that takes us deep into El Salvador’s protected areas, volcanoes, rainforests, rare species and all. For a country too often misrepresented in the headlines, this film offers a proud, powerful new perspective.

Location: The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: Spike Mason presents a tribute to ‘A Love Supreme’ by John Coltrane on the 60th year Anniversary of the classic jazz album’s release.

Location: 21 Salamanca Pl , Hobart
Description: Prepare for an epic journey through the decades with DJ Andrew M. on the decks, spinning your absolute favourite bangers from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Saturday 27th

🌤️ All Saints Spring Market | 10:00AM

Location: 339 Macquarie Street, South Hobart
Description: An English Style Church Market, held in the grounds and lovely garden of All Saints Church. You will discover our very popular Garden Cafe, selling tea, coffee and home baked treats, and a barbecue selling award winning sausages.

🧘 Meditation Masterclass | 12:00PM

Location: 4/65 Murray St, Hobart
Description: This class will provide the essential tools to better understand meditation, the brain and to maintain a sustainable practice. Develop a greater understanding and tools to create a simple and sustainable mindfulness meditation practice.

Location: 55 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Description: Bring your mates, grab an ice-cold drink, and settle in for the biggest game of the year. With epic game-day vibes, delicious food, and the atmosphere cranked up – there’s no better place to watch the AFL Grand Final.

Location: Odeon Theatre Hobart
Description: With over 25 years in the industry, Katie Noonan has proved herself as one of Australia’s most hardworking, versatile and prolific artists. Named one of the greatest Australian singers of all time by the Herald Sun.

Location: Federation Concert Hall, 1 Davey St Hobart
Description: Puccini, Verdi and Rossini are among the greatest names in Italian opera. These three composers brought big emotions to their music and a keen understanding of the power of music to touch the hearts of listeners.

Sunday 28th

🐕️ Great Global Greyhound Walk | 11:00AM

Location: Montrose Foreshore Park, Hobart
Description: The Great Global Greyhound Walk is an annual dog walking event that brings together greyhounds and other sighthounds and their owners to raise awareness of the breeds and show the public just what wonderful pets they are.

Location: 101 Harrington Street, Hobart
Description: Hank and Slim hear half remembered hillbilly hits echoing through the ghost towns of rural Tasmania. Dad and uncles worked too hard, drank too much, shot rabbits and drove trucks.